Wednesday’s contest that pits the Presbyterian Blue Hose (8-9, 1-1 Big South) versus the South Carolina Upstate Spartans (4-12, 0-1 Big South) at G.B. Hodge Center has a projected final score of 76-73 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Presbyterian, who is a slight favorite in this matchup according to our model. Tipoff is at 7:00 PM ET on January 8.

Based on our computer prediction, South Carolina Upstate is projected to cover the point spread (5.5) against Presbyterian. The two teams are expected to exceed the 147.5 total.

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Presbyterian vs. South Carolina Upstate Game Info & Odds

• Date: Wednesday, January 8, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Spartanburg, South Carolina
• Venue: G.B. Hodge Center
• Line: Presbyterian -5.5
• Point total: 147.5
• Moneyline (to win): Presbyterian -245, South Carolina Upstate +194

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Presbyterian vs. South Carolina Upstate Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Presbyterian 76, South Carolina Upstate 73

Spread & Total Prediction for Presbyterian vs. South Carolina Upstate

• Pick ATS: South Carolina Upstate (+5.5)
• Pick OU: Over (147.5)

Presbyterian has gone 10-4-0 against the spread, while South Carolina Upstate’s ATS record this season is 6-7-0. The Blue Hose have a 4-10-0 record hitting the over, while games involving the Spartans have a record of 9-4-0 when it comes to hitting the over. The teams average 152.1 points per game, 4.6 more points than this matchup’s total. Presbyterian has a 7-3 record against the spread while going 4-6 overall in the last 10 contests. South Carolina Upstate has gone 4-6 against the spread and 1-9 overall in its last 10 games.

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Presbyterian Performance Insights

• The Blue Hose’s +137 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 8.1 points per game) is a result of scoring 76.5 points per game (152nd in college basketball) while giving up 68.4 per outing (101st in college basketball).
• Presbyterian wins the rebound battle by 2.8 boards on average. It collects 33.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 182nd in college basketball, while its opponents pull down 30.2 per outing.
• Presbyterian makes 7.6 three-pointers per game (203rd in college basketball) at a 37.2% rate (52nd in college basketball), compared to the 6.6 its opponents make while shooting 32.8% from beyond the arc.
• The Blue Hose’s 100.0 points per 100 possessions on offense rank 96th in college basketball, and the 89.4 points they allow per 100 possessions rank 142nd in college basketball.
• Presbyterian forces 11.5 turnovers per game (215th in college basketball) while committing 10.7 (102nd in college basketball action).

South Carolina Upstate Performance Insights

• The Spartans’ -109 scoring differential (being outscored by 6.8 points per game) is a result of putting up 75.6 points per game (176th in college basketball) while allowing 82.4 per outing (354th in college basketball).
• The 32.6 rebounds per game South Carolina Upstate accumulates rank 209th in the country. Their opponents pull down 33.2.
• South Carolina Upstate makes 6.3 three-pointers per game (313th in college basketball), 1.6 fewer than its opponents.
• South Carolina Upstate has committed 2.6 more turnovers than its opponents, averaging 14.7 (346th in college basketball) while forcing 12.1 (170th in college basketball).

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